Thoughts By Men

2018-01-19

God’s Ways Are Right

God knows what is best. No struggle will come your way apart from his purpose, presence, and permission. What encouragement this brings! You are never the victim of nature or the prey of fate.

2018-01-08

Give Thanks

Prayer. Thank you Almighty God for revealing yourself as Abba Father! Thank you for loving me so much that you give me what I need, not what I want or deserve! Thank you for the very many kindnesses and loving deeds you have done for me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen

2018-01-07

Find Refuge

As we enter a new year, we realize that last year is history and the coming year is a mystery. We do not know what the coming year will bring. We live in turbulent times — politically, morally, financially, and socially.

2017-12-28

Knowledge vs Wisdom

My prayer for us this week: "Heavenly Father we are so grateful that the wisdom you give us is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Please help us to be wise peacemakers who sow in peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. In Jesus name, Amen."

2017-12-27

Get Over Yourself

When you have a chance to clap and cheer, do you take it? “In humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

2017-12-26

Praise God for Answered Prayer

Praise is the most heavenly of Christian duties. The angels do not pray, but they never cease to praise both day and night. To be silent over God's mercies is to incur the guilt of ingratitude

2017-12-18

Finding Satisfaction

Satisfaction is found in a life that reflects God’s priorities—and time with Him comes first. Read His Word. Not content? Time to examine your priorities.

2017-11-28

Overlooking the Obvious

Have you ever been in the position of looking for something you need and not being able to find it? It happens to me all the time, but then I call for my bride, who can find anything and suddenly there it is. I'm sure it wasn't there before. I couldn't see for looking.

2017-11-26

Open My Heart

Taste the Lord. Sample his goodness. Lean on his grace. Take refuge in his care.

2017-11-22

Choose the Presence of God

God repeatedly pledges his presence to his people! To Abram, God said, “Do not be afraid.

2017-11-17

The Pot of Prayer

“I will go to the altar of God, to God who is my joy and

2017-11-07

The Cost of Discipleship

“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of

2017-10-27

God Is Able

What will happen if your job disappears? Or your health diminishes? Or the economy takes

2017-10-25

A Call to Godly Living

A life of godliness is characterized by a heart and mind bent toward the things of God. Although we will live imperfectly, our focus is to be on obeying His will and pleasing Him. Let's commit to becoming more like Jesus, the One who willingly gave Himself to God as a sacrifice for us

2017-10-18

The Value of Pain

The Value of Pain You can’t bring a cup of cold water to someone if

2017-10-14

Recognizing False Teachers

“Beware of false teachers who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are wolves and will

2017-10-11

A New Chapter for Your Life

The anxious heart says, “There’s trouble out there!” So you don’t sleep well. You don’t laugh often. Misfortune lurks... it’s just a matter of time.

2017-10-10

God’s Word Gives Joy and Light

“God’s laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and

2017-10-08

Developing a Tender Heart

This week when you read your Bible and pray, let your heart be soft toward the words of God. As He pokes His finger into each hard area, listen to His instructions, and rely on the Spirit's power to help you yield and obey. Let Him shape you into a beautiful and useful vessel.